The wrapped cars I have seen look great from 10 feet away. Once you get closer, you can find seams and imperfections usually. I love a matte finish on a car, and I would consider it if it were just a bit cheaper.

The only thing that puts me off about a wrap job is that part of the enjoyment of car ownership is the carring of one's car. ie waxing and polishing. IF I could nopt do that weekly ritual... that is kind of a deal breaker for me. You know? Its kind of like my weekly or bi-weekly theraphy. I would miss that too much with a wrapped car.

thats what i am hoping it looks like... basically with the 3M Protective Wrap when he takes the wrap off in 2 years the paint underneath is brand new, improved value on the car, and the new owner has the choice of Matte Grey or BSM. I think its a good idea to make it a little unique and protect the paint for a good cost. I cant wait much longer for the pics.!! Monday I hopefully get a few snaps and Tuesday the car back!

I's with Dackelone on the weekly ritual..I LOVE to detail my car..Looks are subjective, but not a fan of the wrap..Nor i see no sense in keeping the car pristine for the next owner...Part of the beauty of the BMW's are the finish and quality and the looks, etcetcetc and to enjoy it fully while i/you own it...The 1M IS A STUNNING BEAUTIFUL CAR....enjoy it for yourself!!!!!!!.

I's with Dackelone on the weekly ritual..I LOVE to detail my car..Looks are subjective, but not a fan of the wrap..Nor i see no sense in keeping the car pristine for the next owner...Part of the beauty of the BMW's are the finish and quality and the looks, etcetcetc and to enjoy it fully while i/you own it...The 1M IS A STUNNING BEAUTIFUL CAR....enjoy it for yourself!!!!!!!.

One question. If you buy VO and have the car wrapped in this matte grey, what is listed on your registration? Do you have to change it with dept. of motor vehicles? I can imagine getting into trouble if one gets pulled over.

thats what i am hoping it looks like... basically with the 3M Protective Wrap when he takes the wrap off in 2 years the paint underneath is brand new, improved value on the car, and the new owner has the choice of Matte Grey or BSM. I think its a good idea to make it a little unique and protect the paint for a good cost. I cant wait much longer for the pics.!! Monday I hopefully get a few snaps and Tuesday the car back!

The only thing that puts me off about a wrap job is that part of the enjoyment of car ownership is the carring of one's car. ie waxing and polishing. IF I could nopt do that weekly ritual... that is kind of a deal breaker for me. You know? Its kind of like my weekly or bi-weekly theraphy. I would miss that too much with a wrapped car.

thats what i am hoping it looks like... basically with the 3M Protective Wrap when he takes the wrap off in 2 years the paint underneath is brand new, improved value on the car, and the new owner has the choice of Matte Grey or BSM. I think its a good idea to make it a little unique and protect the paint for a good cost. I cant wait much longer for the pics.!! Monday I hopefully get a few snaps and Tuesday the car back!

Do it because YOU like the looks, but protecting the paint for the next owner isn't a good argument. If it was $200, maybe. But $3000? :loco:

Do it because YOU like the looks, but protecting the paint for the next owner isn't a good argument. If it was $200, maybe. But $3000? :loco:

Say, do you also wrap your remotes with Saran Wrap?

Who said it costs 3K ???

I said a good wrap job costs 1/3 of a good paint job over here in Germany. Most wrap jobs are under 1,200 euros. But I know the more curves the harder it is to wrap. I was told the new Beetle is a hard car to wrap. For a Beetle you can pay 1,800 euros or so. I think the 1M bumpers might be hard to master wrapping.

I said a good wrap job costs 1/3 of a good paint job over here in Germany. Most wrap jobs are under 1,200 euros. But I know the more curves the harder it is to wrap. I was told the new Beetle is a hard car to wrap. For a Beetle you can pay 1,800 euros or so. I think the 1M bumpers might be hard to master wrapping.

One question. If you buy VO and have the car wrapped in this matte grey, what is listed on your registration? Do you have to change it with dept. of motor vehicles? I can imagine getting into trouble if one gets pulled over.

One question. If you buy VO and have the car wrapped in this matte grey, what is listed on your registration? Do you have to change it with dept. of motor vehicles? I can imagine getting into trouble if one gets pulled over.

In the EU, Car stays registered under its original color, I recently rented a Europcar with a green panther theme, that on paper was beige. Kids loved it!

When it comes to showing/proofing that color, one just opens the hood.

The only thing that puts me off about a wrap job is that part of the enjoyment of car ownership is the carring of one's car. ie waxing and polishing. IF I could nopt do that weekly ritual... that is kind of a deal breaker for me. You know? Its kind of like my weekly or bi-weekly theraphy. I would miss that too much with a wrapped car.

Yeah, I could definitely do without that.

This thread should have anyone with color and pristine paint issues run to their 1M dealers. Looking forward to more Matte Grey (or any original color in foil) pictures

VERY cool video! Just goes to show you how much work is involved in a wrap job. Just look how many times that front bumper came off/on. This shop looks very baren/sparse... why do the employee's work on the floor? (left rear corner of the video) I think they could afford a few work benches/tables.